Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for Cherry Pie Bars — like cherry pie, but easier to make and perfect for sharing.
🍒 Cherry Pie Bars
Ingredients
Crust & Topping
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling (or homemade)
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the dough:
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Mix in flour and salt until just combined. - Form the base:
Spread about ⅔ of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. - Add filling:
Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the crust. - Top it:
Drop remaining batter in spoonfuls over the filling (it doesn’t need to fully cover). - Bake:
35–40 minutes, or until golden brown. - Cool completely.
If using glaze, whisk ingredients together and drizzle over cooled bars. - Slice & serve.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the batter.
- Use homemade cherry filling if you prefer less sweetness.
- These bars store well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If you’d like, I can also give you a from-scratch cherry filling version 🍒
